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Winnipeg gears up for Heritage Classic weekend

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Winnipeg gears up for Heritage Classic weekend
WATCH: Global's Zahra Premji checks out the preparations leading up to the Heritage Classic. – Oct 20, 2016

WINNIPEG — Days away from puck drop, but already the Heritage Classic buzz is surrounding the city.

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The ice is out at Investors Group Field, the gear is flying off the shelves at stores, and the fans have started to arrive. But, they’re not the only ones. Alumni hockey players have made their way to Winnipeg to take in the buzz before hitting the ice on the weekend.

The final touches are being put around the city. Signage around city windows and streets and Winnipeg Jets are donning their new Heritage Classic toques.

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A portrait of the queen, originally from Winnipeg, back in city limits just in time for puck drop.

Her portrait, not unveiled or put together again since the 1990’s. Now, hangs out on the outside of downtown bar, The Pint.

18 foot portrait of the queen hanging outside The Pint. Zahra Premji/Global News

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